Chicago's north suburbs prepare for possible immigration enforcement
In Lake County, Illinois, people have been warned about possible arrests. Victor Jacobo reports.
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In Lake County, Illinois, people have been warned about possible arrests. Victor Jacobo reports.
The facility in Chicago’s west suburbs has been targeted by protesters, who say migrants are being detained there without access to showers and hot food for weeks.
Witnesses say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were spotted outside of the Domestic Violence Courthouse on Wednesday, taking at least one person into federal custody ahead of their scheduled court appearance.
Witnesses say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were spotted outside of the Domestic Violence Courthouse in Chicago's West Loop on Wednesday, taking at least one person into federal custody ahead of their scheduled court appearance.
Gov. Pritzker said he believes the Trump administration has chosen to drastically ramp up immigration enforcement in September because of the city's Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
There was a protest Sunday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement staging facility in Broadview, Illinois, calling for the closure of the center in the western suburbs.
For years, the agency has used the building to process migrants taken into custody before they are moved to an official detention center. But protesters say ICE is now holding immigrants there for weeks on end, forcing people to live in inhumane conditions.
Organizers and community leaders are hopeful the celebration can be as strong as ever.
Organizers and community leaders are hopeful the celebration in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood can be as strong as ever — despite concerns of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement showing up and the potential presence of federal troops. Victor Jacobo reports.
The Trump administration is preparing to launch major immigration enforcement operations in Chicago next week employing tactics that sparked protests in Los Angeles, sources tell CBS News.
Sergio Ramirez has been in ICE custody in a Michigan jail since late May. He is originally from Mexico, but has lived in the Chicago area for about the past 20 years.
Sergio Ramirez has been in ICE custody in a Michigan jail since late May. He is originally from Mexico, but has lived in the Chicago area for about the past 20 years. Charlie De Mar reports.
The Trump administration will build a new immigration detention center in Miami County, Indiana, already nicknamed the "Speedway Slammer" — but not everyone is happy about the moniker.
Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez faces several charges for allegedly hiding Megan Bos' body. None of those charges rose to the level of severity to warrant detainment in Illinois.
Jose Mendoza-Gonzalez of Waukegan faces several charges hiding Megan Bos' body after she disappeared in February. Now he has been taken into ICE custody.
Suspect Jose Mendoza-Gonzalez, from Waukegan, faces several charges of hiding Megan Bos' body after she disappeared in February. Sara Machi reports.
President Trump used the occasion of reaching the six-month mark in his second term to call the U.S. the hottest nation in the world, and to lobby the Washington Commanders to change back to their old name. Willie James Inman reports.
The Barrio Arts Festival in Humboldt Park started with notes of concern, extra security, and a call for legal observers.
Community leaders and elected officials said at least a dozen federal agents appeared to be investigating a Puerto Rican museum for future immigration action purposes. Sabrina Franza reports.
Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is allegedly wanted on an arrest warrant in Mexico, officials said.
Members of the Chicago Police Department brass were on the hot seat Tuesday for what some in the City Council called a "first-of-its-kind test of the Chicago’s sanctuary city status. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
CPD has said police did not assist ICE at all during an operation when federal agents arrested 10 people at a South Loop immigration facility.
Did Chicago police violate the city's sanctuary city policies last month by assisting ICE during a federal immigration enforcement operation in the South Loop? CPD said they did not assist ICE at all, but some members of City Council are calling for a closer look.
The City Council Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is holding a hearing Tuesday on the matter.
City Council members are calling for answers about the Chicago Police Department's involvement in an ICE operation last month in the South Loop.
The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games.
Senior Helpers assisted 85-year-old Grace Hensley in making safety adjustments around her home after her fall.
The Chaos Divers previously found over 90 cars while boating around the Chicago River, while on a mission to solve cold cases.
Outside a Southwest Side middle school, members of the Chicago Teachers Union take their message directly to the Latino community.
Pinstripes locations in South Barrington, Northbrook, and Oak Brook will remain open.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid funding.
Mayor Brandon Johnson called for the hearing specifically focused on antisemitism amid a troubling trend in Chicago.
The group called for federal investment in such schools, health care, and violence reduction programs rather than troops.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Health experts said they are concerned that the new guidelines set this week by the FDA will create extra steps and potential obstacles to get the shot.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
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The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
The woman, who was participating in a YouTube outdoor survival contest, had left the designated base camp, looking for water. The other contestants searched for her for hours, then reported her missing.
Brown marmorated stink bugs want to move into your home. Here’s how to keep them away.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, one in four seniors takes a fall, leaving many hurt, and in some cases, it can even become deadly.
Increasing clouds during the day Tuesday with a 10% chance for an isolated shower Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
Hodgkins police said the recovered sedan is a 1998 Lincoln Town Car with human remains still inside.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
As the Department of Homeland Security officially announced a ramped-up immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, local community groups said the ICE operation is more about stoking fear than making the city safer.
Senior Helpers assisted 85-year-old Grace Hensley in making safety adjustments around her home after her fall.
The Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings will face off in an NFC North clash on Monday night at Soldier Field, marking the season opener for both teams.
The Chaos Divers previously found over 90 cars while boating around the Chicago River, while on a mission to solve cold cases.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
The man accused in the attacks has a long record of being arrested, prosecuted, and then quickly being set free to attack again.
With an enforcement blitz by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement anticipated in the coming days, more people could be in immigration custody are in need of legal help.
This Labor Day weekend was much more violent than those of recent years — driven in part by mass shootings.
The Cubs, who lead the NL wild-card race, lost for the fourth time in five games.
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.
The team announced Friday that Angel Reese was suspended for the first half of Sunday's game for making comments "detrimental to the team." It was announced at halftime that she would not play in the second half due to a back injury.
Lenyn Sosa homered and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Sunday afternoon.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The woman accused of firing the gun was taken into custody, police said.
The SWAT team was able to locate the man and arrest him without incident, police said.
Police were called to the scene to find a 21-year-old man outside unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The teenage boy was shot three times in the body and was left in critical condition, while the woman was shot twice in the right leg and was reported in fair condition.
